Companies

VF focusing on supply chain agility and China growth

Mar 30, 2017 / China

The US-based company has presented its 2021 strategic growth plan during a meeting with investors and analysts. The new five-year plan will focus in digitalization and China

China Companies Footwear Shoes VF Corp

Endless acquires Jones

Mar 29, 2017 / United Kingdom

The UK-based private equity investor has acquired the business and assets of Jones Bootmaker

Companies Investment Shoes United Kingdom

Lemon Jelly reinforces presence in children's segment

Mar 29, 2017 / Portugal

Portuguese exports of children's footwear have been increasing steadily in recent years and now amount to 150 million euros. Brand Lemon Jelly is now focusing on this segment as well

Companies Footwear Portugal Shoes

Dates for the 20th UITIC Congress announced

Mar 28, 2017 / Portugal

The next edition of the Congress of the International Union of Shoe Industry Technicians (UITIC) will take place in Porto from the 16th to the 18th of May 2018

Companies Footwear Portugal UITIC

Wolverine appoints sales and marketing leaders

Mar 27, 2017 / United States

The US-based footwear company appointed John Estes as Vice President of Global Sales and Andy Shripka as Vice President of Marketing

Companies Footwear United States Wolverine Worldwide, Inc.

Shoe Carnival results in line with expectations

Mar 24, 2017 / United States

The US-based footwear retailer has announced net sales of 1.0 billion US dollars in 2016, reflecting growth of 2%. Adjusted net income totaled 25.7 million US dollars

Companies Footwear Shoe Carnival Shoes United States

Ferragamo focus on 4 strategic growth drivers

Mar 23, 2017 / Italy

The Italy-based luxury brand presented the action plan of the new management. Ferragamo aims for significant improvements in terms of turnover and sales growth by focusing on 4 main strategic growth drivers

Companies Ferragamo Footwear Italy Leather goods

Solid performance by Alpargatas

Mar 23, 2017 / Brazil

The Brazil-based footwear manufacturer, known by its casual footwear, announced sales of 1.21 billion euros in 2016 (+0.4%). Profit with double digit growth rate (+30.8%)

Alpargatas Brazil Companies Footwear Shoes

Hermès revenue passes the 5 billion euros mark

Mar 22, 2017 / France

The group announced consolidated revenue for 2016 of 5.202 million euros, up by 7.5% (current exchange rates). Net profit increased by 13%, totaling 1.100 million euros

Companies France Hermès Leather goods

Liago celebrates 30th anniversary

Mar 22, 2017 / Portugal

The Portugal-based footwear company has just celebrated three decades of existence with its eyes set on the future. Liago announced it will reinforce the commitment to its own brand by giving it a global dimension

Companies Footwear Portugal Shoes

Seventh consecutive year of growth for Portuguese footwear exports

Mar 21, 2017 / Portugal

Sales to foreign markets have grown again in 2016 and reached another historical maximum. Portugal now exports more than 95% of its footwear production to more than 150 countries

Companies Exports Footwear Portugal Shoes

Belle expects double digit drop in profit

Mar 20, 2017 / China

China-based retailer should close its financial year with a drop of 15% to 25% in profit. Weaker sales in its footwear business should be one of the reasons

Belle China Companies Footwear Management Retail Shoes

Pentland invests in SeaVees

Mar 17, 2017 / United Kingdom

The UK-based footwear company has announced it will be investing in the Californian casual lifestyle sneaker brand

Companies Footwear Partnerships Pentland Shoes United Kingdom United States

Skechers with renewed partnerships

Mar 17, 2017 / United States

The Performance division has announced a multi-year partnership extension of title sponsorship of the Los Angeles Marathon. This follows the 5-year contract extension with Go Golf brand ambassador and PGA Pro Billy Andrade

Companies Footwear Partnerships Shoes Skechers United States